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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1931

Page

2

Pomeroy Man Kidnapped and Robbed in Indiana

Dex A. Pomeroy and his wife were visiting in Indiana when he was kidnapped and robbed on Christmas Eve. The abduction occurred near a Bedford residence as a man named Baxter forced Howell into a car and fled, dropping cash and valuables. Howell and others were later detained and the stolen auto recovered near Trentlers Street.

Pomeroy Man Indiana Pomeroy Dex A. v. Howell Bedford McKnight Bedford Daily ‘Times Christ Eve Baxter Seater Jim Tack Trentlers Street H Street Bowell

Davia Family Leaves Christmas Morning for Great Britain

Mr and Mrs Te A Davia depart on Christmas morning for Great Britain. They plan several days at the country’s port before continuing travel.

Middlefort Davia

Christmas Week Social Notices Across Counties

Readers share holiday visits and absences as families travel between Columbus, Logen, Alto, and nearby towns. Several households report visits from relatives including Mrs. H Bush and Mrs. Mary Hamm, with plans for weekend returns and midyear separations for work.

Mille Carmizia Bush Alto WY. Va Mrs. H. Bush Grace Seurage Columbus Mine Bart Lamatre

Meigs County Gears Up For Busy Primary Field

Prospects run high for a large slate of Meigs County office hopefuls ahead of the May primary. The county commission seat and probate judge race draw early attention with several names rumored as possible contenders. County engineer Bartinger is listed as seeking re election with an opponent noted. Other races include clerk and sheriff with multiple mentions but no solid fields yet.

Pomeroy Dec Meigs Bartinger Righrs Coty Warner Doe County Severn Lip Ae

Ice in River Appears in Cheery Form for First Time This Season

Mush appears in River near Pomeroy as locals note unseasonable warm spell. River men caution about rapid change while fishermen report ice forming at Thes river bend. Three men missing from Meigs County since October 6 raise concerns. no crew secured for any search. Burial for Mrs Ann Jones held at Storys Run M E Church. Church group held Christmas party with Bible School members and Miss Delt Martin. Carlos Martley family visiting Meigs County relatives plans return to Racine soon.

Pomeroy Jace Oacher THLES Gigs County Ince Wes Osler ‘Smith Farm Bureau John Salaer Dam Marietta John Leithelt Middleport Ann Jones M. E L. L. Roush Cincinnati

Smart Shopping: Timely Deals Cut Costs Today

Readers can compare daily newspaper specials to save minutes and money. With in-store picks, readers are urged to buy foodstuffs, hats, shoes, and furniture at values of the day. The message promotes thrifty, intelligent purchasing through direct store visits.

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Ca. Y. Howell Reynelis Hart Fey Tie Parent John DeWitt D.C DeWitt Combine Gallia Everett Sexte Galigote Homer Jones Mary Hamm Moter Tos the Messenger John Sauvage Rife W. T. Moore Peake C.F. Rathburn Rathburn Vance Stewart Logen George Swallow Lester Snyder Swallow JD. & Farmer Robert Keerr Kome Colum Kiet al. L Who Cleveland C.F. Gen D. C C. M. Waeners C. CW Sprigey Cam Ant Robert Ton Mrs. Dar Vigit Tere Urda Vre Y Seturda Meigs County Carlos ‘Martley Meign County Gievhenville Weeve Beck
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